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By Armstrong Watson

30th April 2024

An interview with… Victoria Ritchie, HSBC’s Head of Professional Services

Andy Poole interviews Victoria Ritchie, Head of Professional Services at HSBC, to explore funding, with a particular focus on partnership capital loans and invoice discounting.

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By David Jones

30th April 2024

When should you begin planning for succession?

Many businesses do not focus on what might come next. Statistical analysis shows that 43% do not have a plan for succession and 15% of businesses don’t make it to the third generation . If there is one certainty in owner-managed businesses it’s that there will be change!

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By Armstrong Watson

30th April 2024

Armstrong Watson acquires Gibbons Accountants, Business & Financial Advisers

Armstrong Watson has further strengthened its aim to be the ‘go to’ accountancy firm for family and owner-managed businesses across the North of England following the acquisition of successful, long-standing West Cumbrian practice Gibbons Accountants, Business and Financial Advisers.

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By Douglas Russell

29th April 2024

How can Scottish businesses navigate income tax challenges to attract and retain talent?

Whilst business owners can’t influence Scottish tax bandings, it does mean you may need to consider implementing new strategies to attract and retain talent, as well as ways to minimise employees' tax liabilities.

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By Armstrong Watson

29th April 2024

Protect your business from HMRC QR code scam

HMRC has issued an urgent alert following the latest threat to businesses’ financial security.

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By Armstrong Watson

25th April 2024

Family Business Report 2024: Almost 50% of business owners are concerned cashflow may not cover outgoings

The findings of Armstrong Watson's latest Family, Privately Owned and Owner-managed business survey reveal 49% of business owners are worried about the impact of cashflow and not having enough to cover their outgoings.

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By Andy Poole

25th April 2024

Planning for Managing Partner Succession: A Key to Business Continuity

Whether you are a national law practice or a small local firm, one of the key decisions that must be made will be the succession of the managing partner. It is 100% certain that this will happen at some point if the firm is to continue … it’s just a matter of when and to whom!

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Academies Accounts Directions

By Steve Williams

22nd April 2024

2024 Academies Accounts Direction (AAD) Updates: What you need to know

It seems not long since we finished the 2023 financial reporting cycle, but we've entered the final term of school, and the 2024 year-end is fast approaching.

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By Scott McIver

17th April 2024

What tax enquiries can HMRC make?

Tax enquiries can happen to anyone – some taken up on an entirely random basis - so it is worth familiarising yourself with the types of enquiries HMRC conducts.

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By Richard Woolgar

17th April 2024

How you can use Xero to improve and streamline your invoicing process

If you want to make your invoices stand out, get paid faster and save time, leading cloud-based accounting software Xero, and its advanced invoice features, can help you achieve this.

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